South Florida’s longest-running Oktoberfest returns Oct 10–12 & 17–19 with Bavarian beer, live music, authentic food, family fun, and new highlights.
“Oktoberfest Miami is the only place in the U.S. where lederhosen and dirndls danceunder palm trees. It is Bavaria with a South Florida twist and a community celebrationlike no other“. -Ben M., Director, GASC Miami
Prost, Miami! South Florida’s longest-running German celebration, Oktoberfest Miami®, returns October 10–12 and 17–19, 2025 at the German American Social Club. Guests can raise their steins with authentic Bavarian beer, enjoy live music and dance, and experience unique highlights including a Beard & Mustache Contest and a Vintage VW Car Show.
Since 1958, Oktoberfest Miami® has been South Florida’s signature German festival, blending Bavarian tradition with Miami flair. Guests can enjoy authentic performances from dance groups including Edelweiss, Volkstanz, and Auerhahn, while browsing a lively Oktoberfest Marketplace with more than 40 vendors offering sweet treats and artisan crafts. On stage, German and Austrian acts—Die Seitz Bubn, Vroni, and Die Donau Piraten—bring nonstop energy to keep the crowd singing and dancing. Visitors will raise steins of Paulaner and Warsteiner, sip festive cocktails, and taste authentic Bavarian cuisine. Non-alcoholic favorites are also on tap, including Paulaner Sunset (Germany’s iconic Spezi, the cola-orange mix). And where else but Miami can you see lederhosen and dirndls dancing under palm trees? With fun for kids, a true party vibe, and the spirit of PROST. DANCE. CELEBRATE., Oktoberfest Miami is an experience like no other. The festival has set new attendance records for three years in a row, and this year organizers project more than 15,000 visitors—making it one of Miami’s fastest-growing cultural events.
This year’s celebration is made possible through the support of valued partners and sponsors, including Paulaner Sunset, Paulaner, Warsteiner, and Marussia Beverages with a portfolio of German wines and spirits such as Schladerer Kirschwasser, Mozart Chocolate, Kleiner Feigling, and Bärenjäger. Additional support comes from Artifex Construction Corp., Beautiful Miami Realty, VS Carbonics, Zoo Miami, Banana Joe Tours, and Miami-Dade County, ensuring that Oktoberfest Miami continues to thrive as a community tradition and cultural highlight.
Oktoberfest Miami® runs October 10–12 and 17–19, 2025 at the German American Social Club, 11919 SW 56th St, Miami, FL. Festival hours are Fridays 6 PM–12 AM, Saturdays 2 PM–12 AM, and Sundays 2 PM–10 PM. The event features authentic Bavarian beer, German specialties, cultural performances, family-friendly activities, live music, and a bustling marketplace. Tickets are available now at https://tickets.oktoberfest.miami
About the German American Social Club of Greater Miami
Founded in 1949, the German American Social Club of Greater Miami is dedicated to promoting German culture, traditions, and community spirit in South Florida. Known as the home of Oktoberfest Miami®, the Club hosts cultural events, music, dance, and family gatherings throughout the year, celebrating heritage while welcoming all.
Contact for inquiries: Linda Dunlap
German American Social of Greater Miami
+1 305-552-5123
info@gascmiami.org
